Stanley Baxter, the legendary Scottish comedian and actor lauded for his spectacular TV shows and masterful impressions, has died at the age of 99. Brian Beacom, friend and biographer of the late comedian, confirmed that he passed peacefully on Thursday, 11 December 2025. The Scotsman had been residing at Denville Hall—a London care home for entertainment figures— since late 2023.
Beacom was known for his vibrant parodies and has been an undisputed star of the small screen for decades. However, his later years revealed a secret life he concealed from the public eye since he began his career as a child actor on BBC Scotland in the 1940s. His death marks the departure of one of the 20th century's most brilliantly creative and unique comic minds.
